A new shift in weather patterns is set to impact Greece, with rain and scattered thunderstorms forecast primarily across northern parts of the country, according to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service.
Cloud cover will gradually increase across the regions of Macedonia and Thrace, where local showers and isolated storms are expected. Winds in these areas will turn northerly to northeasterly by the evening, reaching up to 5 Beaufort, while temperatures will range between 6°C and 21°C (43°F to 70°F).
In contrast, most of western and southern Greece will see generally clear skies. Temporary cloud build-up is expected during midday and afternoon hours over mainland areas, with brief showers likely in mountainous parts of Epirus and Thessaly. Isolated thunderstorms in these regions remain possible.
Morning visibility may be limited in western areas. Winds will blow from the west to southwest at 3 to 5 Beaufort, strengthening locally to 6 Beaufort in southern regions. Temperatures will remain largely stable, reaching 20°C to 23°C (68°F to 73°F), and up to 26°C (79°F) in parts of eastern mainland Greece.
Regional breakdown
The Ionian Islands, Epirus, western Central Greece, and the western Peloponnese will experience mostly clear conditions with intermittent cloud cover and a chance of brief showers in mountainous areas. Temperatures will range from 12°C to 23°C (54°F to 73°F).
In Thessaly, eastern Central Greece, Evia, and the eastern Peloponnese, the weather will remain mostly fair, though afternoon showers are expected in the mountainous areas of Thessaly. Winds may reach up to 6 Beaufort, with temperatures climbing to 26°C (79°F).
The Cyclades and Crete will enjoy generally clear weather, with temporary clouds forming over Crete during midday hours. Winds will reach 4 to 6 Beaufort, and temperatures will range between 14°C and 22°C (57°F to 72°F).
Clear conditions will also prevail across the eastern Aegean islands and the Dodecanese, although northern parts of the eastern Aegean may see localized rain and isolated thunderstorms by evening.
In the capital, Athens, skies will remain mostly clear with occasional cloud cover during the day. Temperatures will range from 12°C to 25°C (54°F to 77°F), with moderate westerly winds.
In Thessaloniki, increasing cloud cover is expected, with a chance of localized rain and thunderstorms. Winds will remain light before shifting northwesterly later in the day, and temperatures will range from 11°C to 21°C (52°F to 70°F).
Outlook for the coming days
On Wednesday, April 22, cloud cover and unsettled weather will persist across northern and central Greece, bringing local showers and thunderstorms. Conditions are expected to improve gradually in the northwest by evening. Winds will shift northerly, reaching up to 6 Beaufort, while temperatures will drop, particularly in northern areas.
Thursday will bring increased cloudiness and scattered rain across much of the mainland, the northern Aegean, Evia, Crete, and the southern Ionian Sea. Light snowfall is forecast in mountainous regions of central and northern Greece. Temperatures will decline slightly.
By Friday, conditions will improve across most of the country, with only southern regions seeing increased cloud cover. Winds will remain northerly, and temperatures will begin to rise slightly.
On Saturday, unsettled weather will return to parts of southern and eastern Greece, including the Peloponnese, Crete, the Cyclades, and the Dodecanese, with localized rain and isolated storms. Elsewhere, skies will remain mostly clear, with a chance of brief showers in mountainous areas. Temperatures are expected to rise further in central and northern regions.
